ADDIS ABABA, July 29 (NNN-ENA) — Ethiopia’s Ministry of Education said construction of 10 new universities would be launched in different parts of the country in the near future.

External and public relation officer with the Ministry, Deresse Getissa told ENA on Tuesday that the new universities would be constructed in Oromia, Amhara, Benishangul Gumuz , Tigray and South Ethiopia Peoples’ states.

He said preparations have been finalized to launch construction of the universities and enroll students in 2003 E.C academic year.

The officer said the government has attached due attention for the expansion of higher learning institutions in the country.

Construction of the universities would create jobs for the local people. — NNN-ENA